The Stockton Almshouses
Analysis
The Stockton Almshouses is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warminster. It was registered in April 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Stockton Almshouses reported income of £45k and spending of £49k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £34k to £45k (+31%), an average of +7.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Stockton Almshouses sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gearstones Lodge (£45k), Hospitals of St Bartholomew and St John (£45k) and The Hebden Wright Almshouses (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide accommodation in Stockton almshouses for needy persons of not less than 60 years of age of good character who may be married persons residing in the "area of benefit" of Codford and Stockton.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gearstones Lodge | West Yorkshire | £45k |
| Hospitals of St Bartholomew and St John | Hythe | £45k |
| The Hebden Wright Almshouses | Keighley | £44k |
| United Almshouse Charities | St. Albans | £45k |